Or simply add yoga to other exercise – sun salutations as a warmup works great for many exercises. And/or do a couple yoga poses for post-exercise stretching/cooldown (or practice afterward just to benefit from having your muscles warmed up already)

It’s OK to try poses you’ve never done before in a class, but pay close attention to how you feel – especially if you experience pain that’s ‘sharp,’ or any feeling in a joint such as knee or shoulder, then come out. If you have questions about a pose, ask your teacher. Some poses are better to learn with a teacher: any inversions or ‘upside down’ poses, any poses where you are weight bearing on shoulders, neck or head – please try these with an experienced teacher first.

Consider adding a moment of closed eyes and deep breath to the start and end of your practice (even if that’s just 2 poses) – this simple gesture can create a little space for your practice and allow you to mentally arrive on your mat.

There are many many ways to practice, so try one for a bit, then mix it up. And feel free to ask your teacher, s/he is very likely willing to work with you on questions and to have suggestions on how to build your home practice.